Update 8/9/20. “Have you tried that crazy wrap thing?” is the slogan I kept seeing online when I started looking into the company called “It Works!” This is because It Works! started out as a company that sold toning wraps that were said to make people skinnier. Since then, the company has branched out and now sells all kinds of different supplements. In this review, I want to look at the It Works Advanced Formula Fat Fighter (with “carb inhibitors”) and see if it really burns fat or not. I also want to take a look at It Works! the company too, in case you were as curious as I was. Hopefully, by the end of this review, you will have more information to help you do your own research, and have a better idea if the It Works Fat Fighter is right for you.
Who Makes It Works!
The website, MyItWorks.com was first registered in 2002 by a company called It Works Marketing. Over the years the address for the company has changed. This may reflect the company moving to larger headquarters.
Previous addresses for It Works Marketing (better known as It Works Global) include:
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- 2006 44th Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508
- 5325 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34208-5534
The company is currently located at 908 Riverside Dr Palmetto, FL 34221-5035. Performing a google search for this address reveals a company, which is a very impressive 50,000 square foot building bearing the It Works name and logo.
Contact It Works!
The contact page of the MyItWorks website lists the following “loyal customer” contact numbers for those in the US: 1-800-537-2395 and 952-540-5699. The Better Business Bureau lists an additional contact number of (941) 348-6650. International toll-free customer support is also available in these countries as well:
- Australia: 1-(800) 750-398
- Canada: 1-(855) 560-1020
- United Kingdom: 0-(800) 098-8925
- Sweden: +46-770791808
- Netherlands:+31-858880101
- Belgium: +32-78480292
It Works Better Business Bureau Rating
The BBB rating for It Works is “C+.” When I checked the BBB file, they had a consumer alert for It Works Marketing which stated that:
- “BBB has received a pattern of complaints from consumers alleging that after trying to cancel with the business, they continue to receive additional products.
- Consumers also state that they have found additional charges being taken that the business has not informed them would be occurring.
- Complaints also allege that the business continues to bill after cancellation, and consumers are not informed that there is a $50.00 cancellation fee.”
In response to the BBB, It Works Global stated:
- “The underlying cause of the majority of our complaints is the improper enrollment of Loyal Customers by Independent Distributors.
- The business indicated that the majority of complaints are received from Loyal Customers directly enrolled by a Distributor who did not adequately disclose or explain the auto shipment commitment or Membership Fee associated with becoming an It Works! Loyal Customer.
- With regard to billing issues, the business indicated that refunds processed on the same day as an original charge are considered voided transactions, and the pending charge drops off the customer's credit card statement.”
These are just highlights. See the BBB file” for updates and more information
In an article in Forbes Magazine it appears It Works Global started out as a company marketing toning body wraps. The It Works wraps might still be the company’s biggest seller, because when I searched for their website —MyItWorks.com—the tagline for the site was “Have You Tried That Crazy Wrap Thing?”
Dr. Bill Sukala's website has a review of It Works Wraps
It Works Fat Fighter Research
When I searched the National Library of Medicine (which lists millions of studies from around the globe) for “It Works Fat Fighter,” no studies showed up. Likewise, doing a Google search for the product turned up no studies. In addition, MyItWorks.com website shows no research.
Therefore, I'm forced to concluded at this time that the product lacks clinical evidence that it works as claimed. If the Fat Fighter works, it’s because of the research on some of its ingredients. Let’s take a look at the research on those ingredients now and see what we can discover.
Fat Fighter Ingredients
According to the product label, a bottle contains 60 tablets. Two tablets contain the following ingredients:
| % DV | |
| Chromium dinicotinate glycinate 150 mcg | 130% |
| NeOpuntia (cactus leaf) 500 mg | N/A |
| Proprietary blend of the following 510 mg | N/A |
| 1. Garcinia cambogia fruit extract | N/A |
| 2. Green tea leaf extract | N/A |
| 3. Phaseolamin | N/A |
| 4. Bitter melon fruit | N/A |
| 5. Banaba leaf extract | N/A |
| 6. Gymnema Sylvestre leaf extract | N/A |
| 7. Wheat amalyase inhibitor | N/A |
| 8. Vanadium | N/A |
N/A = there is no daily value
Now that we know the ingredients, let's see if we can find any research on the ingredients to see if it really does fight fat.
It Works Fat Fighter Ingredients
Chromium
Chromium has been popular in weight loss supplements for decades which is ironic given that the majority of human studies I've seen show this is not the case. Here is my review of chromium. Notice how many studies show it doesn't help weight loss.
One thing chromium might do is reduce blood sugar levels. Keep this in mind as you review the ingredients below.
NeOpuntia
The name NeOpuntia (neo-pUnch-a) is a trademarked name for the prickly pear cactus called Opuntia ficus-indica. The cactus is said to bind fat, preventing it from being absorbed.
As we absorb less fat, we absorb fewer calories. Theoretically, this might lead to weight loss. This is why some websites call NeOpuntia a “fat-fighting cactus.” NeOpuntia is a product of the French company, Bio Serae Labs SAS.
Two tablets of the It Works Fat Fighter contain 500 mg of NeOpuntia.
In one company-sponsored study 68 women (20–55 years of age) with metabolic syndrome (basically “pre-diabetes”) were given either a placebo or 4.8 grams NeOpuntia 3 times a day with meals. People ate a “well-balanced diet” with “controlled lipid input” (in other words, they ate a low-fat diet). Forty-nine women completed the study.
Results: The women taking NeOpuntia showed significant improvements in pre-diabetes symptoms, such that 39% of the women were no longer diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. These are very impressive results – but there are two things you need to know:
1. This study makes no mention of weight loss.
2. The people in this study used 4.8 grams of NeOpuntia per day. This is FAR MORE than the 500 mg (1/2 gram) that 2 tablets of It Works Fat Fighter provides. Even taking 6 tables per meal, only provides 3000 mg (3 grams). Each person in the study used 1.6 grams of NeOpuntia with each meal, for a total of 4.8 grams per day.
Opuntia ficus-indica is the main ingredient in the popular health drink called TriVita Nopalea Juice, which you may have seen advertised on TV. See that review for additional information.
See my review of Calorase/FBCX, for more information.
Garcinia Cambogia
There are several weight loss studies involving Garcinia cambogia. Its active ingredient is said to be hydroxycitric acid (HCA). The way Garcinia cambogia is said to work is by preventing carbohydrates from being turned into fat.
In my review of Garcinia cambogia, I noted the research showing it worked (helped weight loss) used at least 1,667 mg per day (or 1,000 mg of HCA per day). This is important because the entire proprietary blend in It Works Fat Fighter (2 tablets) only contains a total of 510 mg.
Garcinia cambogia is the first ingredient listed, so it likely comprises most of this blend. But, I see no evidence this amount works. If you read my Garcinia cambogia review, you’ll see studies showing that 500 mg did not work. Based on what I’ve found, I don’t think the Fat Fighter has enough.
Garcinia is controversial. Over the years several reports link it to liver problems.
See the garcinia Cambogia review
Green Tea Leaf Extract
While they don't tell us what extract they are using, the label says that this extract has 20% caffeine. To me that says caffeine might be the active ingredient in this extract—but how much caffeine does the product contain? They don’t tell us.
Caffeine is one of the most most popular ingredients in weight loss supplements. It’s an ingredient in these supplements which you may have heard of before:
Caffeine is so popular that I even once reviewed a caffeine shampoo! That said, I’m not convinced that caffeine―by itself―helps people lose weight. That's because the best weight loss research usually combines caffeine with ephedra, another stimulant. Ephedra is banned from supplements in the US because it was linked to several deaths.
Phaseolamin
As the label indicates, this refers to an extract from white kidney beans. Another name for this ingredient is Phaseolus vulgaris. On some websites, this stuff is also called Bean Pod extract. Another name is Fabenol—as it was called in the supplement Lean and Fab.
Phaseolamin is said to inhibit a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme called alpha-amylase. If you block this enzyme, in theory, carbs would not be digested as well. If we can’t digest carbs, we can’t absorb their calories. In this way, phaseolamin is supposed to promote weight loss.
This is why phaseolamin is called a “carb blocker.” There is some weight loss research on phaseolamin. Let's take a look at some of that research.
Study 1
In one study researchers gave 50 people either a 1,500 mg placebo or a phaseolamin supplement called “Phase 2” twice daily with meals (3,000 mg total) for 8 weeks.
Those receiving the Phase 2 supplement lost an average of 3.7 lbs compared to the placebo group which lost an average of 1.65 pounds. One problem -and it's a big one – was only 27 people completed this study. That’s almost a 50% drop out rate. Why did so many people not complete the study?
Additionally, researchers gave people 3,000 mg of the Phase 2 supplement. We are not told how much is in the Fat Fighter – just that the entire proprietary blend equals 510 mg per 2 tablets. if using 6 tables per day it would be around 6 X510 = about 1530 mg.
Phase 2 is a proprietary phaseolamin supplement that is in many products.
Study 2
In this study, 12 people who ate a normal meal were randomly given either a placebo or Phaseolus vulgaris extract. Those taking the Phaseolus vulgaris extract had
- reduced appetite
- lower ghrelin levels (a hunger hormone)
- reduced insulin levels
- lower blood sugar
This was a very small study and only lasted 3 hours, but it’s interesting and worthy of a follow-up study.
Study 3
In this investigation 60 slightly overweight men and women were randomly given either a placebo or 445 mg of a Phaseolus vulgaris extract for 30 days before their main carbohydrate-containing meal of the day.
Those who received the Phaseolus vulgaris extract showed a significantly greater reduction in body weight, fat mass, BMI, and other parameters, compared to placebo. The product used in this study was also called Phase 2.
There are also many mouse studies on this ingredient. Since we are not mice, I won't discuss them.
Bitter Melon Fruit
It’s called bitter melon because it has a bitter taste when eaten. Other names include Momordica charantia bitter gourd and salsamino
There are over 200 different compounds in this plant.
The majority of that research appears to be limited to rats and mice. Much of the research is deals with how bitter melon might help diabetes and blood sugar issues by way of its ability to increase insulin levels.
In one study, researchers treated human fat cells with bitter melon juice. They noted that the juice enhanced fat burning in those fat cells. While intriguing, this was still just a test tube study. The real test would be to give it to people.
See the review of Apple Cider Vinegar. You may be surprised by that research.
Gymnema Sylvestre
The leaves of the Gymnema plant appear to have a blood-sugar-lowering effect, and it might also reduce carb absorption. The majority of the weight loss research, however, involved mice and rats. One human study might provide some insights on why some of the ingredients in the Fat Fighter were chosen.
In this 8 week study, 60 overweight people were randomly given either:
- Placebo
- Garcinia cambogia (4667 mg)
- Garcinia cambogia (4994 mg) + niacin-bounded chromium (4mg) + Gymnema sylvestre (400 mg)
Those getting the combination of all 3 ingredients showed more weight loss than those taking the placebo. But, the amounts of the ingredients used in this study are far MORE than are contained in It Works Fat Fighter.
For more insights see these other reviews:
- Healthe Trim (for weight loss)
- Glucotor V2 (for diabetes)
Wheat Amylase Inhibitor
Amylase is an enzyme that helps us absorb carbs. So if you inhibit this enzyme, it might reduce our ability to absorb carbs. This ingredient just sounds to me like a carb/starch blocker derived from wheat. But, just calling it “wheat amylase inhibitor” is vague, because without knowing the exact name of the inhibitor compound, I can’t say much about it, other than it probably works similarly to phaseolamin, discussed above.
Vanadium
Another name for this compound is vanadyl sulfate. Vanadium appears to have an insulin-like effect and might reduce blood sugar.
Vanadium does seem to lower blood sugar in people with type II diabetes. Vanadium is listed last in the ingredients of the proprietary blend. This means it is likely to present in the least amount. This is good because vanadium might become toxic at high levels. The amount, beyond which side effects might be noticed, is currently thought to be 1.8 mg per day for adults.
For more on vanadium see these reviews:
Blood-Sugar Lowering Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in It Works Fat Fighter that might reduce blood sugar levels:
- Chromium
- Gymnema Sylvestre
- Vanadium
Ingredients That Block Carbs
Here are the ingredients in It Works Fat Fighter that are thought to be carb blockers:
- Garcinia cambogia
- Phaseolamin
- Gymnema Sylvestre (maybe)
- Wheat amylase inhibitor
Note. While I call them carb blockers, the It Works company calls them “carb inhibitors.” these phrases mean the same thing.
Ingredients That Block Fat
Here are the ingredients in It Works Fat Fighter that might block fat:
- NeOpuntia
So, there are more carb blockers in Fat Fighter than fat blockers. Based on this, a better name might be “It Works Carb Fighter.”
Ingredients with the Most Evidence
Based on the studies I could locate, here are the ingredients in It Works Fat Fighter that I feel have the most evidence and are likely the main active ingredients in this product:
I highlight this ingredient because:
1. There are more weight loss studies on this ingredient than any of the others in the product.
2. There aren't as many negative side effects for this as say garcinia Cambogia
It Works Fat Fighter Side Effects
Here are a few things to think about when taking It Works Fat Fighters. This list is not complete:
- Start with less than suggested for the first week to see how you respond
- Stop all supplements at least 2 weeks before surgery
- Pregnant and breastfeeding moms should speak to their doctor first
- If you take any medications, speak to your doctor and pharmacist
- Bitter melon might reduce blood sugar, which may be an issue for some people who take diabetes medications.
- Gymnema Sylvestre might lower blood sugar levels.
- Vanadium might lower blood sugar. At high doses, vanadium might also cause a color change on the tongue (a green color). The amount which might cause side effects is controversial, due to the lack of good research on vanadium.
In the comments below, some have said they developed headaches, fainting and one person mentioned seizures.
If you had any side effects—positive or negative—leave a comment below so others (including me) can benefit from your experiences.
Does The Fat Fighter Work?
It's hard to say at this time if the product helps people lose weight or blocks fat. No clinical studies on the supplement could be located. I admit I could be wrong and the supplement might do exactly what its name says it will do. But, for me, I'd like to see a few studies first to see if it really works.
Everybody type and system is different so everyone isn’t going to have the same results. I bought the product to help a friend. I was experiencing nausea and slight chest discomfort. Even if I am not drinking the amount of water they say; i don’t think the side effects I am having justifies that. I am going to discontinue and try something else.
I am just so surprised since it is supposed to be all natural. I am not slamming the products or distributors.
Hi E, thanks for sharing. I wanted to chime in. Whether the symptoms you experienced were related to the product or not I cant say, but symptoms of nausea and chest discomfort could be signs of heart problems. I dont want to alarm you, but I’d feel better if you got checked out by your doctor. Don’t ignore this.
As an aside, the claim of “natural” and “all natural” dont actually have an official definition (like organic for example, which does). The FDA lets people slap the “natural” label on just about anything.
I had lunch and took 2 of these as the bottle says before lying down for a nap. When I woke a few hours later I had Severe Vertigo.The room started spinning so fast I became unconscious for a moment.Like a blackout. I yelled for my husband and he came running in. I told him what happened and that I thought I was going to vomit. The vertigo stopped after about a minute and I have a headache on the left side of my head.
Before making any decision to go to the ER or anything like that I decided I would wait,take deep breaths and see if it goes away.Its been about an hour now and still have the pain in left side of my head,a bit nauseous but doing fine.Maybe I’m allergic?
Jennifer, I really hope you went to the hospital. Did you? Please let us know how you are doing.
I have taken the fat fighter and thermofit and have had amazing results. I purchased from a friend. I only take 1 pill before my larger pill. The taste of the pill is disgusting so I gulp as much water as possible. I don’t think my results are all the pill (clean diet and exercise). In a month with consistent use I dropped 13 pounds and about 2-3% body fat.
I took the fat fighters for about 6 months and received results I was satisfied with. However you do have to drink at least 8 ounces of water each time they are taken and plenty of water through out the day. If you are on other prescribed medications by your doctor I recommend not taking them at all as I was not on any medication at the time. I also exercised at least 3x per wk and I only took the fat fighters if I had an excessively big meal.
I just started taking the fat fighters today and I’ve been having a headache kinda like a stab feeling all day. After reading some of these comments, I think I’m going to not take them any longer.
I have been taking the fat fighter since November. To date I have lost a total of 30 pounds on it. I was so excited that yes I did opt to try out selling the products. I mainly push the fat fighter because of my own results but recently started the hair skin and nails. I’m a stay at home mom and since starting it I feel alot better all around.
This product has caused me to get yeast infection inside and out. I stopped taking it and it cleared. I started it again and now it’s back.
I am sorry if you had a distributor who couldn’t properly placed products with you but thermofit isn’t for weight management as for metabolism boosting and work out help. For weight management or craving suppression you should of tried Shake or weightloss bars and possibly detoxed with greens first.
Sara, with respect to thermofit, can you explain a situation why someone would want to boost metabolism but not be interested in weight loss (weight management)?
Here’s the ThermoFit review in case you missed it
The Fat Fighter says to take within 1 hour of eating. So, do you take within 1 hour of eating your largest meal or within 1 hour after eating your largest meal?
Hi Erin, since the fat fighter mostly contains ingredients that are supposed to block carbohydrate absorption, I’d take them with before the meal that has the most carbs.
Are these products safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity? Reference the ingredient-Wheat amylase inhibitor “derived from wheat.” Second question, do the ingestible products have any [label] warnings for consumers?
Hi Suze, While I’m not sure, “Derived from what” makes me wonder if there might be an issue for those with celiac disorder? That might be a good question for a dietitian or your doctor. Does anyone else have advice for Suze?
I am an It Works Distributor. As in any supplements the disclaimers are to consult your doctor before adding supplements to your routine.
I took it for three weeks. The first week I lost three pounds and I have had nothing but negative side effects since.
It was making me really nauseous and just feeling crummy daily. I also recall getting gas and using the bathroom more (which was actually awesome for me because it wasn’t diarrhea, just more frequently.) I really wanted it to work. Towards the end I was also getting these weird stomach pains…like bruise type pains and have felt lumps in my belly. I would not do it.
Hi, did you end up consulting your doctor about your bruise type pains and lumps? Im I’m curious to see what you found out.
Please Please Please share
I got the same side effects. Bad cramp feeling in my stomach that wouldn’t go away and messed up my esophagus, going to have an endoscopy to make sure I don’t have ulcers
I started taking the fatfighters about a week ago and noticed I have some of the same side effects.
Except not the headaches. For about a week I’ve been having sharp shooting pains on the right side of my head roughly 20-40 times a day. Each lasting 10-20 seconds.
The pain has moved to my left Arm an leg every now and then. I stopped taking them about two days ago and I still have the sharp shooting pains. Hopefully it’s just a side effect. But I am getting a MRI tomorrow just in case.
It would be a shame if this product is the cause of the problems I’ve been having. I had high hopes since I bought it from a friend of mine who’s had nothing but good results.
Hi Meagan, I will say a prayer all goes well with your MRI. Please let us know how it goes.
I bought this from a friend who sells it and so far I haven’t seen any positives. I’ve been taking 2 tablets 15 minutes before lunch which is my largest meal of the day, I drink 100 ounces of water daily, watch what I eat, but can only do light exercise at this time.
I haven’t lost any weight, I’ve had diarrhea, nausea, constipation, cramping, and now blood in my stool. I’ve stopped it immediately. I take a Topamax for migraines every night and Celexa. I do not have any health concerns other than depression and chronic migraines.
I’ve heard great things from many people but for me this was horrible.
Take the Fat Fighters after you eat your largest meal…… You have to drink it no more than an hour after…. unusually take mine within 30 minutes. Hope this helps 🙂
Celexa is a medication classified as a SSRI. I have read several articles saying not to combine garcinia cambogia (which is in this product) with SSRIs due to risk for increased serotonin levels which can cause serotonin syndrome. There is also a study about this: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4252288/
Alyssa, thanks much for posting the link to that article. Serotonin syndrome is serious. People taking antidepressants should speak to their pharmacists before garcinia cambogia supplements.
I’ve been taking them for a week. I honestly have no idea if they are doing what they say! But with healthy eating and a decent exercise regiment, I have lost 3.5 lbs this week. No side effects of any kind, at least not yet. It does say to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. I highly suggest it with these pills! Im assuming that’s why some of y’all are getting head aches and are dehydrated.
And no, I don’t sell these or work for the company in any way. I didn’t even buy them, my mom gave them to me. Lol
Look into the people who say that the product works nine times out of ten there an employee or sell the products
I started taking the Fat Fighter and Carb Blocker. Within days, I was experiencing nervousness, light headedness, fatigue, and dehydration. I take thyroid, and I take a water pill prescribed by my doctor. I have since read that there is a diuretic type ingredient which could explain part of the problem. I have stopped taking the product. Has anyone else had some of these issues?
I took the fat fighter a couple months ago and started having daily headaches not relieved by over the counter meds. I stopped the fat fighter and the headaches stopped. I started it again to make sure that the pills were the cause and the headaches started again. I am on thyroid and blood pressure meds. Not sure if it has anything to do with my prescription meds but I won’t be taking the fat fighter anymore.
Great information here! I just wanted to say that I have tried the It Works! products (the warps and Advanced Fat Fighters) and have found them to work! When taken together, they have awesome results and I’m super happy with the way I look now. I’ve never experienced any side effects either other than the wraps being tingly and cold on the skin but that’s it!
But you probably work for them
It doesn’t matter if a person works for the company or not. It Works distributors not only sell the product but USE them as well. Yes I’m an It Works Distributor, but I decided to go for it because of how these products helped me and others! These supplements and products are not going to work well with everybody which I have experienced first hand with my team members and customers (at the most 2 ppl couldn’t handle certain products).
Your water intake is VITAL and sometimes ppl don’t follow instructions that are given when using the products! Just like there are certain folks that are allergic to peanuts, or like me who is sensitive to some soaps. I can only use Dove and Olay, but that doesn’t make Dial or Irish springs, etc less affective for someone else. My skin just can’t handle those harsh soaps just like some people can’t handle certain ingredients within the It Works products.
But just because someone works for the company doesn’t make their opinion less important. They can actually speak from experience versus assumptions or using someone else’s experience. I wouldn’t promote something that I didn’t feel worked as I’m all about integrity.
“But just because someone works for the company doesn’t make their opinion less important.” ALL the distributors are conditioned to regurgitate the same rhetoric to make sales. To collect distributors. 99% of all distributors i have met, claim the amazing results, BUT they have NO clue what they are actually taking.
This company is more about making money then making healthy people. Sorry but I won’t buy into it. It makes me sad to see so many people acting like sheep with this company. They want to be DIAMOND so much they will “pretend’, or as some have told me – Just FAKE it till you MAKE IT!
I am an It Works distributor and I do not regurgitate answers and have actually declined sells from people who just wanted to help me, instead of a voluntary lifestyle change from the products. Yes who wouldn’t want diamond income but to be able to get there it takes honesty.
What is sad is people pushing off their garbage to everyone else. It is common knowledge to consult your doctor if you are incapable of reading and researching ingredients yourself, especially with side effects of big pharma meds. People actually like years of their lifestyle that got them to whatever point will be cured in a week and if not let’s play blame game, that is sad. You would think in such a technologically advanced culture that some ownership and common sense would be in play.
Sarah said But, with respect, supplement labels don’t always tell how much of the different ingredients are present. This can make researching them challenging. This is the case with proprietary blends where one number is mentioned for the entire blend. Case in point, the Fat Fighter contains a proprietary blend of many ingredients. The label only says that all the ingredients add up to 510 mg. How can people research a product if they dont know how much is in it?
I have not received any side effects. It has controlled my hunger and I have found my self eating less, which that was what I wanted. I have lost 4lbs in 1 week and so far happy with my results.
I am needing some advise. My day always starts off great, being aware of my eating, but once I get home, is when I start the nibbling. I am aware of what I am doing and have tried many things to control this “night eating”, so my question is, I am looking for an appetite suppressant that is strong enough to curb my late night eating, but will still allow me to sleep at night. any suggestions? thank you.
Hi Shelley, here is a list of things that I feel have some evidence
http://www.joe-cannon.com/what-weight-loss-supplements-work/
When we get home, makes sense because of all the food TV commercials we are bombarded with.Maybe trying to be more aware of that too might help?
Let me know how it goes or if you have any other questions.
I have pre diabetes and fibromyalgia. I’m looking to start a healthier lifestyles so I did order the hair nails & skin vitamins, FF, the cleans and greens on the go. I’m weighing in once they arrive and working out 3-4 days a weeks with some at homes work out too. Drinking plenty of water is key. So I hope this works.
The products are all natural and I also take metformin. I wonder should I stop the metformin and go natural to see if it helps on continue both. Good luck to everyone on a weight loss journey.
Giji, No please do not stop taking metformin. Keep taking it. As your body weight comes down, your blood sugar will start to go down too. Your doctor will retest your A1C level and if it is going down too, then your doctor will make the call on whether you still need it or not It takes 3-4 months before we see a significant difference in A1C levels.
Much success Gigi and keep us posed on how you are doing or if you have any other questions.
I purchased the ThermoFit and the FatFighter to help a friend out. Both tend to make me nauseous and have gas and diarrhea. I’ve not noticed any difference in my appetite or energy levels and no weight loss. For me at least, these have been a waste of money.
Also, as an aside, I signed up for the 3 month obligation and opted to order something different the second month. I chose the skin care cleanser, toner, repairAGE and lip and eye cream. My face is currently covered in a horrible rash. I’m saying this as a word of caution.
Just because something is “all natural” doesn’t mean there are no allergens in the product.
Lisa,
I purchased the lip and eye cream and the face cleanser as well. The cleanser I had to stop using because I got a rash too (maybe the cleanser ingredients are just too strong for my skin, possibly for you too). The lip and eye cream I still use and have no issues with. Although I’m not convinced of it’s benefits.
I’m not impressed with this company, despite their before and after photos.
Have a good day!
I’ve been taking the fat fighter for 2 days now and have they definitely make you have gas.
I have tried the fat fighters and the wraps along with the defining gel and saw great results. The key is to follow the directions! Lots of water, sensible diet, avoid toxins such as alcohol or tobacco or you are defeating the purpose. I am not a distributor, but if I had more time I honestly would consider it.
I have a friend who is and she signed up because she was so excited with her results that she wanted to share. I feel that is the case with most distributors, so slamming them just doesn’t seem right some how. Like I said, follow the instructions, especially regarding taking within an hour of eating your largest meal of the day and drink the recommended amount of water.
And as I read in one of the comments above, I agree, not every product works for everyone, it doesn’t mean it is a bad product. And I definitely appreciate all of the research that went into this article, very informative. Thank you!
Hi Kimberly, I agree and I thank you for sharing. I’m glad you found the review helpful.